This exhibit is in celebration of the Oakland Learning Center which was started 35 years ago in
E. Oakland. The Black Panther Party started this school as a model for decent education. The Center
housed a school which won awards for it's curriculum from the state Board of Education. The
Learning Center served as an oasis in the Oakland community. Thousands of youth attended programs
provided by the Black Panther Party at the Oakland Learning Center.
The reception for "The Liberation School to the Oakland Learning Center" will be held @ the
W. Oakland Library. The Huey P. Newton Exhibit Reception will also be held @ the same time and
location. Mark February 16th @ 1-4 come and show your support.
Come and meet staff members from the Oakland Community School.
A video on the Oakland Community School will be shown as well as videos with Huey P. Newton.
W. Oakland Library
1801 Adeline St.
more info
Library 510-238-7352
It's About Time 916-455-0908
Curator is Billy X Jennings, Black Panther Party Historian
